About Home CareHomewatch CareGivers® believes good care should not interfere with
your quality of life. We deliver the compassionate care our clients need
to help complete day-to-day activities while still maintaining a healthy
dose of independence.

Types of CareOur clients have many different reasons for requiring care, so we strive
to provide services tailored to their individual needs and circumstances.
Homewatch CareGivers delivers various types of in-home care that focus
on the whole person—not just their condition.

Our StoryHomewatch CareGivers was founded on the concept of person-directed care:
focusing on the specific needs of the individual and treating each client
as a whole person, not just a condition. We strive to provide in-home
care services that allow people to continue living safely and happily
in their own homes.

Why Choose Us?Let our family care for yours. At Homewatch CareGivers, we value not only
highly qualified caregiving services but also human interactions and relationships.
Our people make the difference.

Refocus Attention

Thoughtful Advice from Our Dementia Care Experts

When an individual with dementia becomes fearful or paranoid of non-real
events, validate their feelings and refocus them on tasks that alleviate
the anxiety. Being confrontational or trying to reason with them will
only worsen the situation.

Dementia affects a person’s ability to interpret sensory information
accurately, leading them to construct false realities in an effort to
“make sense” of daily events. Dwindling control, confusion,
and resulting insecurities can cause your loved one to interpret events
from a fearful perspective, leading to suspicions and false ideas. In
this state, the sound of rain tapping on the window may be identified
as someone breaking into the house, or a misplaced item may be perceived
as stolen.

How Can You Best Calm Your Loved One?

Respond to the fear or misinterpretation with compassion and support, then
redirect the focus. Never attempt to correct, reason, or argue with someone
affected by dementia, even when the source of misunderstanding appears
obvious or logical. Arguing the truth will not correct the situation.
Instead, offer to help mom find her “stolen” purse, suggesting
a cup of tea after it’s located. Tell dad that the sound he heard
was probably just raindrops, but you’ll stay with him for a while
to be sure, then reminisce about a special family holiday or vacation.

Contact us today to learn more about how you can help your loved one with dementia
refocus attention.